A senior finance executive with demonstrated effectiveness in large and small companies. Special skills in process improvement, team leadership, acquisition analysis, SEC compliance, NIH and Department of Defense grant administration. Expertise and hands-on experience in the following area:Financial accounting and reporting for a variety of industries, including biotech, defense, and manufacturing in both large Fortune 500 companies and smaller and emerging companies.Mergers and acquisitions, including financial analysis, and integration of acquired operations with parent company.NIH and DoD grant administration, including grant applications, periodic reporting and audits.Administration of human resources services, employee benefits, stock compensation and insurance.Acquisition and implementation of enterprise resources planning software packages in large and small companies.Budgeting and forecasting, including cash management.Management of accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel expenses, and contract costing.Revenue recognition issues in biotech, defense, and manufacturing industries.SEC filings; SOX compliance, income and other tax reporting, EDGAR and XBRL filings.